Equatorial Mounts and Tripods

Mount Body The traditional equatorial mount requires heavy counterweights. It can be very difficult to keep balance in RA and DEC directions, also inconvenient for transit and storage, which bring the amateur astrophotographers a lot...

This tracker is an excellent way to start imaging the sky. SkyWatcher Star Adventurer 2i Pro Pack is the benchmark product in this category. We think this is the best star tracker on the market...

The all-new Star Adventurer GTi features a built-in illuminated polar scope for precision alignment in EQ mode, ports for USB, autoguider, V-style dovetail, optional SynScan hand controller, and SNAP shutter control for your DSLR (programmable...

Super-light fully featured mount for the ultimate grab-and-go setup. It builds on the enormous success and reliability of it's bigger brother, the AM5, to deliver a delightful little package.

The Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi head kit offers an easy and cost-effective way to explore the night sky. With its light weight and convenient polar alignment feature, this kit is ideal for astronomers of all...

The three most important pieces of kit in astrophtography are mount, mount, mount and these are incredible mounts. Proven over years of real world astrophotography experience.

The Advanced VX or AVX Mount (91519) sets a standard in mid-level telescopes, providing many of the features found on Celestron’s most sophisticated German equatorial mounts at an extremely affordable price. The Advanced VX mount is...

A powerful, lightweight solution to all your astrophotography and visual observing needs. At only 8lbs, it can hold up to 29lbs of payload (without counterweight), so you can explore the night skies with confidence.

The iOptron® CEM40 mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing...

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and revolutionary CEM70G are new standard...

Celestron's CGX-L Computerized Equatorial mount is the latest addition to our fully computerized equatorial mount series. Capable of carrying Celestron’s largest optical tubes with ease, CGX-L is designed for backyard observatories and remote imagers looking...

This is a great mount. It's the benchmark product in the 30lb payload class and for good reason. They just work. If you're looking for a sturdy, proven mount, this is it!

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

The Celestron CG-4 equatorial mount is great for the amateur astronomer who wants to move up to a more stable mount. It is also popular with those who would like a lightweight EQ mount for...

The AZ-EQ6 is the ultimate multi-role mount, blending the popularity of an EQ mount with the convenience of an Alt-Az mount. With its heavy duty 44-pound payload capacity, the AZ-EQ6 can handle a large variety...

This is a great mount. It's the benchmark product in the 30lb payload class and for good reason. They just work. If you're looking for a sturdy, proven mount, this is it!

iOptron's new ultra compact EQ/AZ GoTo mount -- introducing The SkyHunterTM! Fifteen years after releasing the innovational Cube AZ/EQ GoTo mount, the SkyHunter takes the next step toward perfection. It is the lightest and most...

Introducing the new members of iOptron strain wave gear mount family - AZ/EQ dual mount HAE43 and HAE43EC! These light weight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an astronomy experience like never before. Imagine a...

Keeping pace with the current rapidly developing technology environment the iOptron HAE69 and HAE69EC SWG mounts have evolved into the HAE69B iMateTM and HAE69C (without iMate). These lightweight, compact, medium payload titans will deliver an...

Nyx, the ancient Greek goddess of the night, enlightened us to design and produce a high-performing, high payload mount that can easily carry imaging equipment up to 20 kg without needing a counterweight or shaft....

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 series mounts are new standard bearers...

Versatile, Lightweight, and Astonishingly Accurate The AZ-EQ5 hybrid mount epitomizes Sky-Watcher’s commitment to innovation. Part Alt-Az mount, part German equatorial, the AZ-EQ5 is Sky-Watcher’s most versatile mount. Capable of aligning in either Alt-Az for casual...

Building on the legacy of Sky-Watcher’s popular EQ8 mount, the EQ8-R introduces a variety of upgrades and enhancements that make observatory-class astrophotography easier than ever. Upgrades include a more streamlined design with balanced motor positioning,...

Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual observation...

Born out of the popular iOptron CubeTM and iEQTM mounts, the SmartEQTM Pro mount is the ultimate Grab N’ Go German equatorial GOTO mount fitting into almost everyone’s budget. It is ideal for visual observation...

Introducing iOptron GEM45EC-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts ! A GEM45EC-NUC is...

Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the iOptron® GEM45EC next generation German equatorial mounts. A sharp looking CNC body is the first indicator the GEM45 is a top quality mount in both form...

Introducing iOptron GEM45-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts ! A GEM45-NUC is...

Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the iOptron® GEM45 next generation German equatorial mounts. A sharp looking CNC body is the first indicator the GEM45 is a top quality mount in both form...

Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the iOptron® GEM45 next generation German equatorial mounts. A sharp looking CNC body is the first indicator the GEM45 is a top quality mount in both form...

Innovative ideas applied to a time tested design, the iOptron® GEM45 next generation German equatorial mounts. A sharp looking CNC body is the first indicator the GEM45 is a top quality mount in both form...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28EC! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28EC! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron's new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Introducing iOptron’s new compact next-generation German equatorial mounts the GEM28! Like their predecessors, the GEM28 is designed with portability in mind, weighing in at only 10 lbs it can support up to a 28lb payload...

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce a new medium payload center balance mount. The CEM70EC2 dual high resolution encoder mount the...

Introducing iOptron CEM70EC-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts! A CEM70EC-NUC is ready...

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 series mounts are new standard bearers...

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70AW the new standard bearer for equatorial...

Introducing iOptron CEM70-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts ! A CEM70-NUC is...

Following up on the success of the iOptron CEM60 center balance equatorial mount, we at iOptron are excited to introduce two new medium payload center balance mounts. The CEM70 and CEM70G are new standard bearers...

Introducing iOptron CEM40EC-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts! A CEM40EC-NUC is ready...

The iOptron® CEM40EC mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing...

The iOptron® CEM40EC mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing...

Introducing iOptron CEM40-NUC equatorial mount! Need more versatility of an equatorial mount without cable tangling? Tired of connection error with some third party control interface? Check out the iOptron NUC-ready mounts! A CEM40-NUC is ready...

The iOptron® CEM40 mount is the next generation of center-balanced equatorial mounts. This mount is incredibly eye-pleasing, and its beauty is found in more than its appearance. The functionality of the mount is superb. Weighing...